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Posted by Sonya on October 19, 2005, at 13:31:09
Had my session with my T today. Before I even entered her office she commented on the amount of weight I lost. I said I lost 18 lbs. in 6 weeks. She didn't lecture but convinced me I need to see a nutritionist. Now I know its necessary because my legs are getting increasingly wobbly to the point that I couldn't do my normal 1 hour on the treadmill last night. My body was just too weak. I told her that I feel very wired and upbeat - like being high. She said that happens with anorexics - that high, adrenalin-rush feeling that feels good. She said I'm borderline anorexic. I think I'm also getting hypomanic lately...more social, talkative, flamboyant -- it's great if only I didn't feel like I can't walk!
Does anyone else experience that *high* from restricting?
Sonya
Posted by Augustina on October 19, 2005, at 18:05:47
In reply to Will see a nutritionist, posted by Sonya on October 19, 2005, at 13:31:09
Yes, I get that giddy, high feeling too whenever I am successfully restricting food and losing weight and my clothes feel so nice and loose. It's the feeling that "I am powerful", and "I am in control!!"
The worst part is the flip-side...when i can't lose and even gain weight...or when my pants feel snug. Then I feel like an absolute loser and the self-loathing and self-hatred begins.Sonya, I'm glad you will be seeing a nutritionist and I'm glad you have a therapist who cares about your well-being. Keep us posted!
Posted by Racer on October 20, 2005, at 19:18:37
In reply to Re: Will see a nutritionist, posted by Augustina on October 19, 2005, at 18:05:47
Although I swore up and down that I didn't need a nutritionist, once I had a couple of sessions with mine, I knew that I needed to see her weekly. It made such a difference for me, and I hope you find it as helpful as I have.
As for that restricting high, you betcha! It's nothing to do with how my clothes fit, for me, but simply on how much I've been eating. When I've been restricitng, I feel so light, and strong, and capable -- I think I feel that I have a right to take up all the space that I do take up, if that makes sense. I stand up taller, move more freely, etc. When I've been eating, though, I feel awkward, as if I have to suck myself back into a smaller space.
But do I feel high, and kinda speedy? You bet your sweet Aunt Fanny I do! I feel as though I can clean this place top to bottom and make it shine! Problem is, I also get so dang obsessive that it can take me all day to clean one bathroom, because I have to get every speck of dirt out, and my vision gets funny so I end up trying to scrub the pattern off the floor.
In other words, that feeling of power is an illusion.
Let us know how it goes with your N, and remember that you can always fire an N and find another if this isn't a good fit. Good luck. And know that I'm smiling that you're taking a step to take care of yourself.
Posted by Sonya on October 21, 2005, at 9:10:02
In reply to I'm glad you've made this decision, posted by Racer on October 20, 2005, at 19:18:37
Racer,
You described that "high" perfectly. I don't think I've ever felt better in my entire life than I do now. Does it really have to be an illusion? For once I have self-confidence and energy. I'm more social, talkative, flamboyant...a new me. I don't want this to stop. I see my pdoc today and don't know what to say to him. I think I might even be hypomanic (some of the symptoms are there). Every day I seem to need less and less food. This morning I could eat only 1/2 of my oatmeal. I'm just not hungry. I love this feeling of lightness.
Sonya
Posted by Sonya on October 21, 2005, at 9:19:21
In reply to Re: I'm glad you've made this decision » Racer, posted by Sonya on October 21, 2005, at 9:10:02
I've reached my weight goal. I'm just where I want to be now. Hopefully the N will help me stay here. I'm sorry that I feel this way, but I'm pleased with myself that I was able to lose 20 lbs in 7 weeks.
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